Farouq Ahmed

Farouq Ahmed is the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), known for his role in overseeing Nigeria's oil and gas industry regulations. He has been at the forefront of addressing various challenges faced by local refineries, including issues related to fuel quality and pricing. Recently, he was in the news for comments regarding the quality of fuels produced by local refineries compared to imported ones, which sparked significant public discourse.